About Henry Buker
Lived 1859 – 1899 (aged 39–40). Henry Buker was an American baseball player.
Henry L. Buker (1859–1899) was an American professional baseball shortstop and right fielder and played one season with the 1884 Detroit Wolverines. It is unknown what hand he batted and threw with. He was born in Portland, Maine and died in Chicago, Illinois. He is buried in Rosehill Cemetery in Chicago.
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Who was Henry Buker?
American baseball player
When was Henry Buker born?
Henry Buker was born in 1859 in Portland.
When did Henry Buker die?
Henry Buker died on 10 August 1899 in Chicago.
What was Henry Buker's occupation?
Henry Buker was a baseball player.
What nationality was Henry Buker?
Henry Buker was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Henry Buker. https://biography.guide/henry-buker/
MLA: "Henry Buker." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/henry-buker/.
Chicago: "Henry Buker." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/henry-buker/.
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